A Weekend in the Life

Name: A Weekend in the Life
Start: 2026-09-04
End: 2026-09-06
Location: New Milford

A Weekend in the Life is a Gilmore Girls fan festival held in New Milford, Connecticut, from September 4-6, 2026. The event brings together fans from around the world to celebrate the beloved TV show, featuring appearances by cast members, photo opportunities, and themed activities across the weekend.

Date: Sep 4-6, 2026
Location: New Milford

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Event summary

Highlights

Meet and greet with Gilmore Girls cast members
Photo opportunities and autograph sessions
Themed drinks from local businesses
Experience the town that inspired Stars Hollow

The Gilmore Girls fan festival, "A Weekend in the Life," takes place in New Milford, Connecticut, from Friday, September 4, to Sunday, September 6, 2026. New Milford served as one of the main inspirations for the fictional town of Stars Hollow, the setting of the popular television series.

The festival offers attendees the chance to meet and interact with cast members such as Sean Gunn (Kirk Gleason), Scott Patterson (Luke Danes), Chad Michael Murray, and Matt Czuchry. Activities include photo opportunities and autograph sessions with the actors. Local businesses, like Coastal Coffee, participate by offering show-inspired drinks, and establishments like Robertson Jewelers get into the spirit of the event. Fans from various locations, including the United Kingdom, Canada, and across the United States, gather to experience the "quaint" and "small town" atmosphere that inspired the show.

Practical details

Before attending

Check the sources below for current opening times, admission prices and registration requirements. A date range does not mean the event runs continuously or that admission is free.